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Sex first, dinner later: what can singles in Oslo, Berlin, Paris and Rome teach me about dating?

My fellow Brits seem weighed down by endless swiping – I went to the Europeans for a fresh perspective

The Guardian - UK

Lonely and Paying More? Inside the Business Model of Dating Apps

The lonelier people feel, the more money dating apps make. That sentence sounds harsh, but it captures a simple truth about an industry that now pulls in billions of dollars each year while promising love, connection, and maybe even a soulmate.

Everybody Loves Your Money

No swiping involved: the AI dating apps promising to find your soulmate

Agentic AI apps first interview you and then give you limited matches selected for ‘similarity and reciprocity of personality’

The Guardian - UK

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This new 'relentless' Netflix horror series is set to bring my worst nightmare to life — its first unhinged trailer already has me spiralling

We've not had a horror series on Netflix for a good while, but the streamer is about to change that with the terrifying Something Very Bad is Going to Happen.

TechRadar

New England woman goes on 3 dates with man. Then she learns something disturbing about his past: ‘Sounds like a episode of Black Mirror’

Modern dating can feel a bit like playing Russian roulette, especially for women. There really is no way to tell what kind of person you’re dealing with on the other end of the apps.

The Mary Sue

Atlanta woman plans date with Hinge match. Then he creeps on her Instagram. Was his reaction a ‘humiliation ritual?’: ‘It’s so evil’

It’s no secret that people are having a hard time finding a long-term partner through dating apps. Women have it especially gnarly.

The Mary Sue

“Is Your Head Just For Decoration?”: 25 Times People Didn’t Hold Off On Dating Apps

People say that dating is hell nowadays. But after you look at these hilarious interactions on Hinge, you might change your opinion. There's no shortage of funny people on dating apps, and Bored Padna has collected the most interesting screenshots of unhinged and sweet chats to show you that not…

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Woman thought her Hinge match was flawless — until his photos revealed a secret that changed everything

Dating apps are full of married liars.

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Single Woman Left Speechless By What She Finds After Matching With The ‘Perfect Guy’ On Hinge

“You’ve got to be careful with how much information you’re giving to strangers on the internet."

Bored Panda

Match Group says a 'readiness paradox' is crippling Gen Z in dating: Fear of hard-launching on Instagram is making it worse

Gen Z believes they’ll find true love, but loneliness and social media are causing them to alter their timelines, according to a Match Group report shared exclusively with Fortune.

Fortune

‘This feels illegal’: Woman takes all new dates to Color Me Mine. Her ‘scheme’ has led to new, free dishware. Genius or diabolical?

A woman decides she wants a new set of dishware for her home but doesn’t want to pay for it. She comes up with a controverisal Hinge date “scheme” at pottery chain Color Me Mine to get her plates for free.

The Mary Sue

Match Group's Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Match Group is expected to deliver its fourth-quarter results soon, and analysts predict a double-digit increase in the company’s bottom-line figure.

Barchart

Notable Newcomers: These 2025 IPOs Dominated the Year

Karman, Circle Internet, and Hinge Health were IPO winners in 2025. Their strong growth helped drive performance, and analysts see shares going even higher.

MarketBeat

“I Can’t Make This Up”: Woman Stunned By What Hinge Match Brought On First Date

"Just marry the man."

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The Mary Sue

Boston woman goes on bad Hinge date. Then she excuses him so she can dine alone: ‘No better company than yourself’

A Boston woman has done the “unthinkable” when it comes to the dating scene. She asked her date to leave so she could be alone and actually enjoy the drinks and dinner.

The Mary Sue

10 Video Games That Feel Like Fairy Tales

Not necessarily kid friendly

The Mary Sue

Her Hinge match ghosted her after she thought their date went well. Then she regrets asking him why: ‘Triggering for my inner child wounds ugh’

Someone ghosting you when you genuinely think things are going well feels like a bit of a gut punch.

The Guardian - US

US date rape survivors file lawsuit accusing Hinge and Tinder of ‘accommodating rapists’

Civil suit, citing the Dating App Reporting Project, argues that dating apps could kick off serial rapists but don’t

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‘I was so gobsmacked’: New York woman’s Hinge date goes to the bathroom 15 minutes in. Then the hostess comes out to talk to her

A woman in New York may not have found true love on her first date with a man she met on Hinge. But she definitely had an unforgettable experience.

The Guardian - UK

This year, I have seen a glimmer of hope: people are ditching a life led on screens for the real thing

Whether it’s nightclubs banning phones or a drop in online dating, there are signs that we’re rediscovering the joy of being in the moment, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Mary Sue

He makes you feel like you are the only one in the world’: NYC woman dates 2 Hinge men. When it’s time to pick one, she chooses the guy who takes the news better

Online dating can feel like running a one-man HR department. You’re sifting through profiles, managing multiple conversations, and trying to figure out who’s actually serious about a real relationship. For those who want something long-term, there’s another layer: how honest can you be about seeing more than one person, and…

Fortune

Hinge CEO says he bribed students with Kit Kats to get the $550-million-a-year business off the ground: ‘I had to beg and borrow a lot’

“I was talking to as many people as I could and taking money from anyone who would give it to me,” Hinge CEO Justin McLeod told Fortune.

Fortune

Hinge’s founder and CEO is stepping down to start a new AI-first dating app

The new venture will use AI “to help people connect in a more thoughtful and personal way.”

TechRadar

Hinge adds AI-inspired Convo Starters to help daters stop overthinking the first message

Hinge's new AI-powered Convo Starters aims to take the pressure off the dreaded first message by offering smart, personalized tips based on each profile.

The Mary Sue

‘Means he’s probably married’: New York Woman plans to meet Hinge match. Then she learns never to say yes to coffee dates

Dating in New York is already a Cirque du Soleil act of red flags, but one Hinge match just managed to raise the bar.

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